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2 . In a city where tall buildings can make one feel closed in, Bryant Park offers open space for citizens and tourists to relax, enjoy food and drinks, or simply to charge a cellphone. Visited by six million people every year, the park has a well-designed backyard feel, equipped with comfortable chairs, a fountain and some attractive pieces of grassland.
In a tiny section of the park in Manhattan of New York City, a group of ping-pong enthusiasts come together at The Tables, free outdoor ping-pong tables that attract people from across the city. These people of various ages, backgrounds and skill levels were strangers who became friends first, then family.
The Tables are available to the public beginning at 11 a.m., and regulars start to show up around 4 p.m. This close group, referred to as the “After 7 Guys”, remain at the tables long after they officially close. Matches are competitive, and winners are able to stay on a table until they are defeated. Those waiting their turns can be seen eagerly watching the game or joyfully greeting returning friends.
They come to have fun, connect, relieve stress and “feel alive”. Gregory Williams was previously homeless, but has found jobs through the connections he made here. He has built many relationships with players including a special relationship with a younger player, Gideon. “He always makes me feel better,” Williams says. “Especially when I was going through some tough times he would go out of his way to check on me.”
Most don’t know that professional ping-pong player Wally Green is responsible for the addition of the ping-pong tables to Bryant Park. What began as a marketing tool for SPiN, a local ping-pong center, unexpectedly grew into the community it is today. “It makes me feel amazed,” Green says. “I mean, the fact that people are here playing every day and there are tournaments. ”
“I think all humans share. We all want to belong to something, or have a place to feel like you fit in and belong there,” says Jon Bunning, who created a movie for The tables.
1. Which of the following can be used to describe the park?| A．Increasingly crowded. | B．A bit disappointing. |
| C．Very comfortable. | D．Rather quiet. |
| A．They are closely connected. | B．They all work in Manhattan. |
| C．They were once made homeless. | D．They are excellent ping-pong players. |
| A．Puzzled. | B．Doubtful. |
| C．Grateful. | D．Embarrassed. |
| A．To train professional ping-pong players. |
| B．To advertise a local ping-pong center. |
| C．To create a movie about sports. |
| D．To support community sports. |
3 . Here are some of the best fall fairs from New England states.
Connecticut: Durham Fair
Dates: September 22-25
The 98th Annual Durham Fair might not be Connecticut’s oldest (that honor goes to the Four Town Fair), but it is the state’s largest. And it has a special focus on kids, making it well worth the two-hour drive from Boston.
The Durham Fair even has a mini-fairground designed especially for children that features activities like a pedal tractor pull and all sorts of games, plus a stage with little animals and magic shows.
Maine: Fryeburg Fair
Dates: October 2-9
The Fryeburg Fair is the farthest away from Boston, but that doesn’t stop people from travelling from all over the country with their kids to experience one of New England’s finest fall fairs. The fair has some unique spins that celebrate what makes Maine special, like Woodsmen’s Field Day with an exciting competition featuring log-rolling, axe-throwing, and tree falling. The fair has all kinds of farm animals, from draft horses to camels.
Massachusetts: Topsfield Fair
Dates: September 30 - October 10
Probably the most well-known fair on the list for Bostonians is the Topsfield Fair, which takes place in our backyard. The origins of this fair go back nearly 200 years ago and it’s truly a classic fall agricultural fair. Topsfield has everything from the rides for children to many farm animals, like pigs, goats, cows, chickens and rabbits.
New Hampshire: Sandwich Fair
Dates: October 8-10
Two hours north of Boston, you will find the Sandwich Fair. Saturday at the fair is Children’s Day, which includes a kid’s pedal tractor pull and Mo the clown. Sunday is Family Day, where you will find a miniature horse demo and the Grand Street Parade. While you are at the fair, hike nearby West Rattlesnake or check out some of the other things to do near Lake Winnipesaukee.
1. What can you do if you go to the Durham Fair?| A．Walk around Connecticut’s oldest fair. |
| B．Drive a pedal tractor for a competition. |
| C．Celebrate Woodsmen’s Field Day. |
| D．Watch some live performances. |
| A．The Durham Fair. |
| B．The Fryeburg Fair. |
| C．The Topsfield Fair. |
| D．The Sandwich Fair. |
| A．They are created for fun. |
| B．They are old fairs in New England. |
| C．They are famous in the United States. |
| D．They are suitable for families with children. |
4 . Summer Camps for Kids
Drama Camps
Drama camps are a great choice for children wanting to be actors. Most drama camps have a weekly theme. So with that being said, be sure to pick the week that your child is most excited about. You will find many have Harry Potter, Princess, and even Dr. Suess themed weeks.
Drama camps are filled with fun acting lessons, singing lessons, and typically a production showcase at the end of each week for the campers to showcase their new skills and talents they have learned.
Camp Fire
This camp is available in 25 cities and has different program options. If you are looking into summer camps for teenagers then this is the camp for you.
While at Camp Fire the camp counselors help engage teens in outdoor activities and allow them to leave technology behind during the course of camp!
At the end of this camp you will be picking up your teenager who has made new friends, challenged themselves and has made lasting memories for themselves.
Summer Reading Camps
Summer reading camps are perfect for your kids who are wanting to sharpen their reading skills and increase their love of reading. Start by checking with a nearby college to see if they offer any reading camps during the summer. Many offer high quality literacy resources through the summer and help promote literacy throughout the county.
These are usually free or a very reasonable cost.
YMCA Summer Day Camps
Your local YMCA is a great place for your kids to attend summer day camps. They offer very safe and enriching environments for all their campers.
Their main goal is to help their campers build self-confidence, improve their social skills and take on new challenges in forms of fun activities.
1. Which camp is suitable for a kid who is addicted to mobile games?| A．Drama Camps. | B．Camp Fire. |
| C．Summer Reading Camps. | D．YMCA Summer Day Camps. |
| A．Confident. | B．Creative. | C．Athletic. | D．Honest. |
| A．Parents. | B．Teachers. | C．Children. | D．The public. |
5 . After –school Activities
The Carnegie Center
251W.Second St.
(859)254-4175
Offering seasonal classes in reading, writing and math for children; monthly Family Fun and Learning Nights; writing, publishing and language classes for adults; author readings and other arts-related events. Many classes and events are free.
Boyd Orchards
1396 Pinckard Pike,Versailles
(859)873-3097
Enjoy a large playground with a 90-foot slide(滑坡)，five –floor treehouse, climbing walls and 40-foot small slide. Kids can feed animals in the animal center and pick fruits in season.
Collins Bowling Center
205Southland Drive/(859)277-5746
750East New Circle Road
(859)252-3429
Children always love bowling parties to celebrate their birthdays. Parties are priced per child and the charge includes bowling, shoe rental, free games of bowling, paper products and balloons. Food, drink and a game room are available(可获得的).
1. What can we learn about the Carnegie Center?| A．It offers only night classes. | B．It is designed for arts lovers. |
| C．It has weekly fun for families. | D．It teaches both kids and adults. |
| A．Birthday cakes. | B．Free bowling games. |
| C．Shoe rental. | D．Paper products. |
| A．(859)254-4175 | B．(859)252-3429 |
| C．(859)873-3097 | D．(859)277-5746 |
6 . At first sight, it might seem that apart from the Mission Trail, San Antonio is short on places to enjoy the great outdoors. Take a closer look, however, and you'll see San Antonio has much more to offer.
Brackenridge Park
North of downtown near Trinity University, 343-acre (英亩) Brackenridge Park is a great place to spend a family day. Biking or walking around Brackenridge Park, along the Mission Trail and along the River Walk makes for a nice outing when the weather is mild. Check www. visitsanantonio. com for a list of suggested cycling routes.
McAllister Park
For a taste of the Hill Country, head to this 976-acre park. It has about 7 miles of paths for walking and cycling; one of the paths is also wheelchair-accessible. There is also a public workout station near the Turkey Roost Trailhead in case you want to get your sweat on and don't have membership at a local gym.
Friedrich Wilderness Park
This 600-acre park near Six Flags Fiesta Texas is just for hikers. It has 10 miles of walking paths in a Hill Country landscape that are especially worth a visit when wildflowers are blooming in spring. Close to the Balcones Escarpment, you can also see evidence here of Texas' geologic(地质的) history.
San Antonio Botanical Garden
This expertly tended, 38-acre garden complex showcases native Texas flowers. There's also a rose garden and a wonderful green house, with a bit of everything from rainforest to desert plants. Call or go online to the garden's website for a calendar of special events—from concerts under the stars and yoga classes to bird walks and summer classes for children.
1. What do Brackenridge Park and McAllister Park have in common?| A．They both suit cycling lovers. | B．They both have mild weather. |
| C．They both have flower gardens. | D．They both offer workout stations. |
| A．Hire a wheelchair. | B．Admire desert scenery. |
| C．Enjoy an open-air concert. | D．Plant roses in a greenhouse. |
| A．Brackenridge Park. | B．McAllister Park. |
| C．Friedrich Wilderness Park. | D．San Antonio Botanical Garden. |
Joe is a digital native
Craig watched his old sister, Riley, and her friend Liz race up and down the lake on their skates, avoiding other hockey(曲棍球) players. Their skate blades looked like silver smoke. When the game was over, the girls skated up to the bench where Craig was sitting. Craig asked Riley what skating felt like.
“When I go really fast, I feel like I am flying,” she said.
That is silly, thought Craig. Flying is something birds do in the air, not something people do on ice skates.
Then he watched Riley go back out on the ice. She skated around and around the edge of the lake with her arms pumping and her scarf trailing behind her. Soon she went so fast that her arms looked like wings and her scarf looked like a feathery tail. Maybe skating really was like flying.
When Riley sat down to take her skates off, Craig said, “I wish I could fly.”
Riley retied her skate laces and bent next to Craig. “Get on my back,” she said, and Craig did. Riley started skating, but Craig didn’t feel like he was flying. It just felt like a skating piggyback ride.
“You are too heavy,” Riley said, “I can’t go fast when I am carrying you.” She skated slowly back to the bench. Craig got off her back. “Even if you could go fast, I wouldn’t be flying.” he said sadly. “I need skates to fly.”
Riley didn’t say anything on the walk home, but a few days later she asked Craig if he wanted to go skating.
“To watch?” he asked. “No, to skate,” she said cheerfully. “Mom and I found a pair of my old skates. They might fit you.” The skates were a little big, but when Riley stuffed newspaper in the toes, they fit. Craig couldn’t stop smiling. He didn’t want to take them off, but he had to so he could walk to the lake. Riley and Liz went with him. They carried their hockey sticks and a wooden chair. Hardly had they got to the lake when Craig put his skates back on and Riley helped him onto the ice.
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9 . The most unusual museum in London is the Science Museum. In most museums, there’s no shouting and no running, and you aren’t allowed to touch the exhibits (展品). But the Science Museum is different, because it’s noisy! People talk about what they can see and do there, and some of the machines are noisy as well. Visiting the Science Museum is fun and it’s a great way to learn about science because you can work things out and try out ideas.
When I visit the Science Museum, I go to the Launch Pad. This is my favourite room because you can do physics experiments. For example, if you want to fill a bag with falling sand, you have to move a kind of truck on wheels into the correct position. I also go to the Rocket Show. You can learn how we travel into space and back again.
Then I go upstairs to Human and Nature room. You can compare your speed with animals there. You hear a noise and push a button (按钮). If you aren’t fast enough, the lion catches you! I’m faster than all my friends, but the lion still catches me.
There are also rooms on transport, the environment and space technology, as well as maths, physics and chemistry.
You can do a lot of things in this museum, but you have to obey some rules as well. For example, you mustn’t take photos of the exhibits in the museum. But you can buy postcards of them in the museum shops.
Above all, the Science Museum is free. That means you can drop in for a few minutes or you can stay as long as you like—it’s open every day, from 10 am to 6 pm. So if you ever go to London, make sure you visit the Science Museum. It’s my favourite museum in the whole world.
1. What is the writer’s favourite room?| A．The Launch Pad. | B．The rooms on space technology. |
| C．The Human and Nature room. | D．The Rocket Show. |
| A．Touch the machines. | B．Do chemistry experiments. |
| C．Take photos of the exhibits. | D．Talk loudly about what you see. |
| A．$10 for adults. | B．$6 for children. |
| C．Only free for children. | D．Free for everyone. |
| A．6 hours. | B．8 hours. | C．10 hours. | D．12 hours. |
10 . When you grow up in Voss, outdoor adventures become a way of living. This is why visitors will find outdoor activities for all ages and levels. Many people get the impression that such activities as river sports, air sports and other extreme sports are only for the experts. Actually, you will find many outdoor adventures for those who simply want a taste of these elements in Voss.
◆ River Kayaking
The river in Voss are great for river kayaking. If you are a beginner, we advise you to try an introduction course of 3 hours. A course of 2 days can be tested out if you really want to learn the sport of kayaking. Get a totally new experience with one of the best kayak centers in Norway.
Prices From NOK 850 per person
◆ Rafting
The most popular summer activity in Voss. Thrilling, fun and suitable for beginners as well as those with experience! Includes transportation, safety instruction, swim test and about 8km of breathtaking rafting starting off in softer steams before getting on to the more exciting streams.
Season Daily May—October
Prices From NOK 1,120
Info All necessary equipment is provided. Please bring your own swimwear and towel.
◆ Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift
Explore the mountain by riding the Bavallsekpressen chair lift all the way to the top to get immediate access to a great variety of hiking trails in beautiful scenery. The lift is also open for those who want to bring their bike or paraglider. Start and end: From Bavallen to Hangurstoppen.
Season: Sat/Sun 24 June—06 August 12:00-16:00
Prices Single trip: NOK 100 Day pass: NOK 250
◆ Husdyrparken
At Husdyrparken, visitors get to experience Norwegian farm animals. You can participate in animal feeding and farm competitions, or simply relax with an organic ice cream in the café. You can also visit a small museum with old farming equipment.
Season: Daily 18 June—21 August
Prices: Adults NOK 120 Children NOK 60 Senior NOK 60
Family Pass NOK 200 (For up to two adults and two kids)
1. Who are the intended readers of the passage?| A．Local residents. | B．Professional athletes. |
| C．Travel experts. | D．Common Tourists. |
| A．River Kayaking and Rafting. | B．Husdyrparken and River Kayaking. |
| C．Rafting and Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift. | D．Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift and Husdyrparken. |
| A．NOK 240. | B．NOK 200. | C．NOK 180. | D．NOK 120. |
